About the job
Anduril Industries is a pioneering defense technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing the military capabilities of the U. S. and its allies through cutting-edge innovations. By integrating the expertise, technology, and business strategies of today's most creative companies into the defense sector, Anduril is reshaping the design, construction, and distribution of military systems. Our advanced systems are driven by Lattice OS, an AI-enabled operating system that transforms vast data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control hub. As we navigate an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to delivering state-of-the-art autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in a matter of months, not years.
As a Field Operations Engineer, your role will be pivotal in supporting the deployment of Anduril’s state-of-the-art Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). You will conduct demonstrations, assist customer deployments, maintain field hardware, and relay operational insights back to the engineering team to ensure that Anduril's autonomous systems achieve their mission objectives in real-world environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and implement detailed test plans for development, integration, factory, and sea testing.
- Oversee AUV operations, monitor vehicle performance, sensor data, and mission progress in real-time, addressing technical issues and executing contingency plans as necessary.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data from AUV missions to inform design enhancements and development strategies.
- Coordinate AUV launch and recovery processes, manage daily test operations, and compile daily operations and test reports.
- Conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades of AUVs in the field while managing maintenance systems.
- Prepare for field deployments by sourcing and assembling AUV test and support equipment.
- Provide exceptional operational support to Defense customers, understanding their needs, gathering feedback, and acting as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams.
- Assist in the development, review, and testing of Standard Operating Procedures and user documentation related to AUV operations.
- Contribute to the creation of comprehensive mission and test plans, considering route optimization, environmental conditions, and risk management to achieve targeted outcomes.

